Patents by Inventor John A. Caird
John A. Caird has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10777964Abstract: A laser amplifier module having an enclosure includes an input window, a mirror optically coupled to the input window and disposed in a first plane, and a first amplifier head disposed along an optical amplification path adjacent a first end of the enclosure. The laser amplifier module also includes a second amplifier head disposed along the optical amplification path adjacent a second end of the enclosure and a cavity mirror disposed along the optical amplification path.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLCInventors: Andrew James Bayramian, Kenneth Manes, Robert J. Deri, Al Erlandson, John Caird, Mary Spaeth
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Publication number: 20200059064Abstract: A laser amplifier module having an enclosure includes an input window, a mirror optically coupled to the input window and disposed in a first plane, and a first amplifier head disposed along an optical amplification path adjacent a first end of the enclosure. The laser amplifier module also includes a second amplifier head disposed along the optical amplification path adjacent a second end of the enclosure and a cavity mirror disposed along the optical amplification path.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLCInventors: Andrew James Bayramian, Kenneth Manes, Robert J. Deri, Al Erlandson, John Caird, Mary Spaeth
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Patent number: 10476226Abstract: A laser amplifier module having an enclosure includes an input window, a mirror optically coupled to the input window and disposed in a first plane, and a first amplifier head disposed along an optical amplification path adjacent a first end of the enclosure. The laser amplifier module also includes a second amplifier head disposed along the optical amplification path adjacent a second end of the enclosure and a cavity mirror disposed along the optical amplification path.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Andrew James Bayramian, Kenneth Manes, Robert J. Deri, Al Erlandson, John Caird, Mary Spaeth
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Publication number: 20190305509Abstract: A laser amplifier module having an enclosure includes an input window, a mirror optically coupled to the input window and disposed in a first plane, and a first amplifier head disposed along an optical amplification path adjacent a first end of the enclosure. The laser amplifier module also includes a second amplifier head disposed along the optical amplification path adjacent a second end of the enclosure and a cavity mirror disposed along the optical amplification path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Andrew James Bayramian, Kenneth Manes, Robert J. Deri, Al Erlandson, John Caird, Mary Spaeth
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Patent number: 9083135Abstract: A composition of matter is provided having the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1. Additionally, a method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution is provided. The method includes providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O, providing a seed crystal, and supporting the seed crystal on a platform. The method also includes immersing the seed crystal in the solution and forming the optical material. The optical material has the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: John A. Caird, Andrew J. Bayramian, Christopher A. Ebbers
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Patent number: 9036677Abstract: An optical gain architecture includes a pump source and a pump aperture. The architecture also includes a gain region including a gain element operable to amplify light at a laser wavelength. The gain region is characterized by a first side intersecting an optical path, a second side opposing the first side, a third side adjacent the first and second sides, and a fourth side opposing the third side. The architecture further includes a dichroic section disposed between the pump aperture and the first side of the gain region. The dichroic section is characterized by low reflectance at a pump wavelength and high reflectance at the laser wavelength. The architecture additionally includes a first cladding section proximate to the third side of the gain region and a second cladding section proximate to the fourth side of the gain region.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Andrew James Bayramian, Kenneth R. Manes, Robert Deri, Alvin Erlandson, John Caird, Mary L. Spaeth
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Publication number: 20140044140Abstract: A composition of matter is provided having the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1. Additionally, a method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution is provided. The method includes providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O, providing a seed crystal, and supporting the seed crystal on a platform. The method also includes immersing the seed crystal in the solution and forming the optical material. The optical material has the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: John A. Caird, Andrew J. Bayramian, Christopher A. Ebbers
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Patent number: 8588261Abstract: A composition of matter is provided having the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1. Additionally, a method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution is provided. The method includes providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O, providing a seed crystal, and supporting the seed crystal on a platform. The method also includes immersing the seed crystal in the solution and forming the optical material. The optical material has the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventors: John A. Caird, Andrew J. Bayramian, Christopher A. Ebbers
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Publication number: 20130272336Abstract: An optical gain architecture includes a pump source and a pump aperture. The architecture also includes a gain region including a gain element operable to amplify light at a laser wavelength. The gain region is characterized by a first side intersecting an optical path, a second side opposing the first side, a third side adjacent the first and second sides, and a fourth side opposing the third side. The architecture further includes a dichroic section disposed between the pump aperture and the first side of the gain region. The dichroic section is characterized by low reflectance at a pump wavelength and high reflectance at the laser wavelength. The architecture additionally includes a first cladding section proximate to the third side of the gain region and a second cladding section proximate to the fourth side of the gain region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Andrew James Bayramian, Kenneth R. Manes, Robert Deri, Alvin Erlandson, John Caird, Mary L. Spaeth
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Patent number: 8514475Abstract: An electro-optic device includes an electro-optic crystal having a predetermined thickness, a first face and a second face. The electro-optic device also includes a first electrode substrate disposed opposing the first face. The first electrode substrate includes a first substrate material having a first thickness and a first electrode coating coupled to the first substrate material. The electro-optic device further includes a second electrode substrate disposed opposing the second face. The second electrode substrate includes a second substrate material having a second thickness and a second electrode coating coupled to the second substrate material. The electro-optic device additionally includes a voltage source electrically coupled to the first electrode coating and the second electrode coating.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Robert J. Deri, Mark A. Rhodes, Andrew J. Bayramian, John A. Caird, Mark A. Henesian, Christopher A. Ebbers
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Patent number: 8483255Abstract: An optical gain architecture includes a pump source and a pump aperture. The architecture also includes a gain region including a gain element operable to amplify light at a laser wavelength. The gain region is characterized by a first side intersecting an optical path, a second side opposing the first side, a third side adjacent the first and second sides, and a fourth side opposing the third side. The architecture further includes a dichroic section disposed between the pump aperture and the first side of the gain region. The dichroic section is characterized by low reflectance at a pump wavelength and high reflectance at the laser wavelength. The architecture additionally includes a first cladding section proximate to the third side of the gain region and a second cladding section proximate to the fourth side of the gain region.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Andrew James Bayramian, Kenneth Manes, Robert Deri, Al Erlandson, John Caird, Mary Spaeth
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Publication number: 20120236882Abstract: A composition of matter is provided having the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1. Additionally, a method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution is provided. The method includes providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O, providing a seed crystal, and supporting the seed crystal on a platform. The method also includes immersing the seed crystal in the solution and forming the optical material. The optical material has the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: John A. Caird, Andrew J. Bayramian, Christopher A. Ebbers
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Publication number: 20120114008Abstract: An optical gain architecture includes a pump source and a pump aperture. The architecture also includes a gain region including a gain element operable to amplify light at a laser wavelength. The gain region is characterized by a first side intersecting an optical path, a second side opposing the first side, a third side adjacent the first and second sides, and a fourth side opposing the third side. The architecture further includes a dichroic section disposed between the pump aperture and the first side of the gain region. The dichroic section is characterized by low reflectance at a pump wavelength and high reflectance at the laser wavelength. The architecture additionally includes a first cladding section proximate to the third side of the gain region and a second cladding section proximate to the fourth side of the gain region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Andrew James Bayramian, Kenneth Manes, Robert Deri, Al Erlandson, John Caird, Mary Spaeth
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Publication number: 20120105931Abstract: An electro-optic device includes an electro-optic crystal having a predetermined thickness, a first face and a second face. The electro-optic device also includes a first electrode substrate disposed opposing the first face. The first electrode substrate includes a first substrate material having a first thickness and a first electrode coating coupled to the first substrate material. The electro-optic device further includes a second electrode substrate disposed opposing the second face. The second electrode substrate includes a second substrate material having a second thickness and a second electrode coating coupled to the second substrate material. The electro-optic device additionally includes a voltage source electrically coupled to the first electrode coating and the second electrode coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Robert J. Deri, Mark A. Rhodes, Andrew J. Bayramian, John A. Caird, Mark A. Henesian, Christopher A. Ebbers